Family Vacations on Anna Maria Island
Where are you headed for summer vacation this year?
If you’re lucky enough to be taking a family vacation to the beautiful barrier island of Anna Maria on the coast of Manatee County, Florida, then you are in for a treat!
There are so many activities to choose from, you’ll soon find that a week (or even two) may simply not be enough time to do everything there is to do.
- Seven miles of beaches shining with white sand and clear blue waters
- Fine to casual dining
- Shopping, shows, local events, and art galleries
The list goes on…and let’s not forget one of the most enjoyable Anna Maria Island things to do: activity rentals!
This beautiful island offers a wide range of fun sport and equipment rentals for family vacations. Kayaks, bicycles, golf carts, and paddle boards are available and so much more!
You can choose to lay on the beach if you want (there’s certainly nothing wrong with that), but if you and the family are the active types, then you’ll find there’s plenty of activities to satisfy every enthusiast.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the fun that’s awaiting you at rental shops across Anna Maria Island!
Anna Maria Island Things to Do: Rentals for On the Water
Anna Maria Island’s ocean and bay waters are so beautiful that you’ll probably want to spend a lot of time there. With that in mind you can rent kayaks and head out to a nearby kayak launch to enjoy the sunset, watch the ocean life or just get your exercise in!
Some popular kayak rental shops on the island include:
• Kayak Jack’s Paddle Sports – take a kayak or paddleboard eco tour! Two-hour guided or four-hour self-guided tours available. Day and weekly rentals. Delivery to your door! Located at 5501 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, FL, Call (941) 538-1448
• Fun and More Rentals – kayaks, boogie boards, paddleboards, floaties– everything you need to hit the Anna Maria waters! Located at 5347 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, FL, Call (941) 462-2719
• AMI Beach Fun Rentals – kayaks and paddleboards as well as kayak/paddleboard tours. Jet skis, too! No charge delivery/pick up. Located at 3228 E Bay Dr., Holmes Beach, FL, Call (941) 896-9780
Anna Maria Island Things to Do: Rentals for Land Activities
Sure, Anna Maria is an island, and there’s a lot to do in the water, but there are plenty of activities for landlubbers or those who simply want to take a break from the waves.
Two of the most popular items to rent on the island during family vacations are bicycles and golf carts. You can get these and more at the following:
• Fun and More Rentals – every type of bike you could need. Unisex, kids’, tricycles, bike trailers, child bike seats and helmets for rent. Just $5 per day on weekly (or longer) rentals! Contact info above.
• AMI Beach Fun Rentals – get around the island and enjoy many activities on family vacations by renting bikes, golf carts, scooters or gem cars here. Contact info above.
Other Rentals for Anna Maria Island Family Vacations
Want to keep the whole family in the shade? Rent a canopy. Don’t want to lie in the sand? Rent a lounge chair. Have a lot to lug onto the beach for the day? Rent a beach cart.
Coolers, baby supplies, beach wagons, strollers, there isn’t much you will need to bring because there’s so much you can rent on Anna Maria Island. You’ll feel like you’re right at home!
You can even rent a metal detector for beach treasure hunting or a corn hole game. Fun beach activities are as close as your nearest rental shop. Rent the items for a day or a week, but cherish the memories forever!
